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This invention relates primarily to a creped tissue tie which may beused to protect the hair during the application of cosmetics, as well asfor a variety of other uses, as is hereinafter set forth in detail.

In the application or removal of cosmetics, it is desirable to protectthe hair from contact with the cosmetics, and for this purpose variousthings have been used, none of which are fully satisfactory. It is alsodesirable to provide a covering for the hair to hold the curls in placewhile drying hair, to hold hair in place while sleeping, and for use asa hair covering during sports, cleaning or gardening.

Various articles have been proposed for such uses and it is the objectof the present invention to provide a disposable, easily tied, soft andstrong strip of material which can be used for such purpose. The articleis very inexpensive so that it may be used only once and discarded.

In the drawings illustrating the invention:

Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the device of the presentinvention tied over the head of a wearer.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the device of the present invention,showing the ends separated at one point to illustrate the construction.

Figure 3 is a sectional view on the lines 3--3 of Fig 'ure 2.

The device of the present invention has been generally designated 1 andconsists of a composite paper strip. The composite strip consists of aninner ply 2 and an outer ply 3. The inner ply 2 is designed to be placednext to the hair or skin and consists of a fairly thick web of absorbentpaper-like material, which is commonly known as cellucotton, and whichis ordinarily used, in

the form of thin sheets, as disposable handkerchiefs. The outer ply 3consists of paper which is soft, strong and 2,806,224 Patented Sept. 17,1957 moisture-rcpellant. The two plies are crimped together or creped sothat the two plies do not readily separate when the composite strip isstretched. A convenient size for the strip is approximately 3 /2" wideby 30" long. The creping extends across the width of the paper'andserves to retain the two sheets together. Such a length will encirclethe head twice at the hairline when stretched, leaving enough room fortying. If desired, the outer ply may be colored or otherwise decoratedin any desired manner.

The device of the present invention has many uses, such as for useduring the application and removal of cosmetics wherein it protects thehair from contact with creams, lotions, powder, mud packs and the like.The device of the present invention can also be used to hold curls inplace while drying the hair. It is ideal for sports use and can be wornwhile driving open cars and playing active sports. It is extremelysuitable for use to hold the hair in place before donning a bathing cap.The strip may be cut in half or shorter lengths, and used as a hair bow,or as a bandeau.

It is believed apparent from the above that I have provided aninexpensive, disposable crepe paper tie which is suitable for use forholding the hair in place and for keeping cosmetics from the hair.

I claim:

A device for application to the head of the wearer to hold hair in placeand prevent cosmetics from getting on the hair comprising a compositestrip of paper-like material comprising an inner ply of cellucotton andan outer ply of a soft, strong, moisture-repellant paper, said two pliesbeing crimped together, said crimping being crosswise of the length ofsaid plies, whereby the plies are normally held together by saidcrimping to form a unitary structure, said structure being in the formof an elongated strip having parallel sides.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS GreatBritain Ian. 10, 1898

